Frequently asked questions.

Yes. Al Watan Halal Meats & Market at 1421 Market St, Kirkland, WA carries a full zabiha halal meat counter — beef, chicken, goat, and lamb — cut fresh to order, seven days a week.

No, not in general. Costco's standard meat department is not zabiha halal-certified, though some locations carry a small selection of halal-labeled poultry — availability varies by store. Al Watan's entire meat counter is 100% zabiha halal, with no non-halal items stored or cut alongside it.

Zabiha (dhabiha) is the Islamic method of slaughter: a trained hand cuts the animal's throat in a single motion while invoking the name of Allah, and the blood is fully drained. It's a more specific standard than "halal" used loosely, and it's how every cut at Al Watan's counter is prepared.

Shipments come in every Thursday, so Thursday through the weekend is when the counter is best stocked and the cut selection is widest.

At least one week before your pickup date. That gives the butcher time to source and prepare whole animals, specialty cuts, or large quantities.

Yes, with at least a week's notice. Call the store or submit a custom order request with your pickup date and we'll confirm availability.

Yes, Al Watan accepts SNAP/EBT.

Yes, free on-site parking is available right outside the store.

Yes, curbside pickup is available. Call ahead and we'll have your order ready.

Al Watan is open Monday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Al Watan carries Shan, National Foods, Haldiram's, and Sadaf, plus dozens of smaller imported brands that rotate as the store grows.